I’m an Appraiser, But What the Heck is a [Divine Eye]? ~I Want to Live Freely as the World’s Best Beginner Class~ - Episode 291: The Hero, the Sword Saint, and the Appraiser 32

Episode 291: The Hero, the Sword Saint, and the Appraiser 32

After leaving the room, we initially encountered no one. However, it didn’t take long before avoiding people became nearly impossible. 

Guards were stationed everywhere. They remained firmly in place. My Appraisal confirmed that the security was tight, with no one abandoning their posts. Even if we managed to infiltrate, the inside was heavily guarded. 

And the place we were trying to reach—— 

“This is where Maria is, right? The detached palace?” 

I had assumed she would be in the royal castle’s throne room or confined to a private office, handling administrative tasks. Instead, it turned out that Maria wasn’t using any part of the castle as her private quarters. She was living in the detached palace. 

It’s quite a distance from the royal castle. Why go out of her way to live in such a remote location? 

“Probably because she can’t relax in the castle.”

“But it’s a castle! What kind of castle doesn’t let you relax?” 

I questioned Dirk-san’s reasoning.

“That’s just how it is for people in power. I’ve been targeted for assassination by rival factions numerous times myself. Even staying in my own quarters, I could never fully let my guard down.” 

“…Wait, was the former king of Rodgrul a terrible ruler or something?” 

Well, the former king was Dirk-san’s father, after all.

“No, on the contrary. He was an ordinary king who pursued almost no selfish desires.” 

“And precisely because of that, he clashed with power-hungry nobles.”

“So that led to attempts on the Crown Prince’s life? …Man, powerful people are scary.” 

I’d rather avoid dealing with such power-hungry individuals. 

In Adelreed, that would be………… *her* father—Leyreina-san’s father. 

Leyreina-san herself is an amazing person. But how did she end up with someone like him as a parent? It’s a mystery.

“So, what’s the plan? There’s no army here on our side, right?” 

Gies-san, the battle maniac, interjected. 

He wasn’t wrong, though. Staying here would only waste time. We needed to create a situation that forced the guards to move. 

“The soldiers guarding the detached palace are using the building on the opposite side as their barracks. Can you attack over there for me?” 

“Sure thing! I just need to wreak havoc over there, right?” 

“Just don’t charge in alone, okay?” 

“What else am I supposed to do? I can’t use magic, so charging in is my only option!” 

Yeah, yeah, I figured he’d say that. 

Still, I wasn’t about to hand over any valuable magic tools to a battle maniac like him without careful consideration.

“First, the three of you take these.” 

“What’s this, Maki?” 

“Defensive magic tools. They’ll automatically consume your mana to block attacks that would otherwise harm you. If your mana reserves start running low, get out of there.” 

“These are… incredible magic tools.” 

“Doesn’t that mean I can charge in, no problem?” 

Gies-san, did you even listen? If your mana runs out, the tool becomes useless.

“And this one is for you, Dirk-san.” 

“This is…….… a weapon?” 

“An offensive magic tool. Fire this, and the guards at the detached palace will definitely come running.” 

“So, this is a magic attack tool made by Maki…..…” 

Huh? Why emphasize that *I* made it? 

“Filia, I’ll be counting on you if anything happens.” 

“Understood, Dirk-sama! Leave it to me!” 

“Wow, this is great! Hey, don’t I get one?” 

“I’m not giving you one, Gies-san. You’d probably waste it firing recklessly.” 

“What the heck! Fine, then switch mine with another type!” 

“Absolutely not! Now get going!” 

I value survival above all else. There’s no way I’m letting him decline the defensive tool! 

After seeing the three of them off, I waited a bit. Soon, an explosion echoed in the distance. It was followed by a plume of black smoke rising into the sky.